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[Letter from Alex Bradford to Lewis Lifton, October 4, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Lewis Lifton, October 4, 1943]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Lewis Lifton briefly talking about the different kinds of people he met in his three years of oversea military service. Was asked about the brief case he was carrying, so Bradford gave Lewis's information to the person.
Date: October 4, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Earl F. Theisinger, February 4, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Earl F. Theisinger, February 4, 1940]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Earl F. Theisinger discussing how sorry he was for missing his bus to Mexico. Bradford wants Earl to give him a call once he's in town.
Date: February 4, 1940
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Battalion Chief Herman F. Kuch - September 4, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Battalion Chief Herman F. Kuch - September 4, 1943]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Battalion Chief Herman F. Kuch discussing the four (4) stage high-pressure Mack trucks that have been in service under Mr. Kuch's command. The rest of the correspondence features mutual persons of interest between Mr. Bradford and Mr. Kuch.
Date: September 4, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Leo Ranney, January 4, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Leo Ranney, January 4, 1945]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Leo Ranney asking for the address of someone while also telling him how other engineers felt seeing Ranney's article.
Date: January 4, 1945
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to George Mizell, December 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to George Mizell, December 4, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to George Mizell about a error with a parcel and because of the error a money order was sent.
Date: December 4, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to E. N. Jay Johnson - November 4, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to E. N. Jay Johnson - November 4, 1940]

Letter from Alex Bradford to E. N. Jay Johnson discussing his experiences of the London blitz by the Germans during World War II. Mr. Bradford mentions that moral is high amidst the craters made by extensive bombing. Mr. Bradford also shares his thoughts on two (2) movies depicting this high moral, “England Can Take it” and “The Foreign Correspondent”. Finally, he touches on the Royal Air Force’s pushback against the German war machine.
Date: November 4, 1940
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and Captain John H. Mansell - January 4, 1944] (open access)

[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and Captain John H. Mansell - January 4, 1944]

This correspondence of letters features two separate conversations. The first letter is from Yvonne Thivierge to Alex Bradford informing Mr. Bradford that Captain John H. Mansell does not reside at the intended address. The second and intended letter is from Alex Bradford to Captain John H. Mansell discussing Mr. Bradford's interaction with Matt Krim and the Chief Engineer in Baltimore. Finally Mr. Bradford states that he will be in New York for a few more weeks before returning to Burbank, California.
Date: January 4, 1944
Creator: Thivierge, Yvonne & Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lon Poling to J. J. Click - March 4, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from Lon Poling to J. J. Click - March 4, 1900]

Letter from Lon Poling to J.J. Click, asking to sell Click's quilting invention in Alabama and Indian Territory (Oklahoma).
Date: March 4, 1900
Creator: Poling, Lon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Georgia Cavett to Mittie Sorrell, November 4, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Georgia Cavett to Mittie Sorrell, November 4, 1918]

Letter from Georgia Cavett to Mittie Sorrell providing her with an update about Marguerite's health condition and the care she is receiving.
Date: November 4, 1918
Creator: Cavett, Georgia
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Wedding Announcement from Mr. and Mrs. John Finley, Jr. to Flora Clarke, August 4, 1926] (open access)

[Wedding Announcement from Mr. and Mrs. John Finley, Jr. to Flora Clarke, August 4, 1926]

Wedding announcement from Mr. and Mrs. John Finley, Jr. to Flora Clarke, for the wedding of Jewell Alline Finley and Daymond R. Burnett on August 4, 1926 at their home in Carlton, Texas.
Date: August 4, 1926
Creator: Finley, John, Jr. & Finley, Mrs. John, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Recommendation Letter for Henry Crocker, December 4, 1871] (open access)

[Recommendation Letter for Henry Crocker, December 4, 1871]

Introductory letter and recommendations for Henry Crocker asking permission to transfer from Murchison Lodge No. 80 in Hallettsville to Joshua Chapter No. 43 in Hallettsville.
Date: December 4, 1871
Creator: Allen, W. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Lieutenant and Mrs. Ray Starner - November 4, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Lieutenant and Mrs. Ray Starner - November 4, 1940]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Lieutenant and Mrs. Ray Starner describing the the current state of affairs that the author was experiencing, including: the London blitz, the moral of the troops on the ground, and the collective company of men opposing the Nazi regime.
Date: November 4, 1940
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from O. W. Johnson to Alex Bradford - November 4, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from O. W. Johnson to Alex Bradford - November 4, 1943]

Letter from O. W. Johnson to Alex Bradford discussing that the letter for Mr. Max B. Anfenger has been received, however due to Mr. Angenger being out of the office for three (3) weeks he will reply upon his return. Mr. Johnson also mentions that if Mr. Bradford is in the area of Chicago, he might be able to meet Mr. Anfenger at the API Convention.
Date: November 4, 1943
Creator: Johnson, O. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. Lamont to Alex Bradford - August 4, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from D. Lamont to Alex Bradford - August 4, 1938]

Letter from D. Lamont from General Motors Sale Corporation Diesel Engine Division to Alex Bradford discussing the potential purchase of several diesel engines. Three (3) diesel engines are mentioned with tentative prices and applications. Mr. Lamont mentions that when a distributor for the South Texas area has been established, the sale of these three (3) engines will be made available.
Date: August 4, 1938
Creator: Lamont, D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses - February 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses - February 4, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses discussing his recent updates to his locations and his activities. Mr. Bradford has included a clipping pertaining to a General McNaughton. Finally, Mr. Bradford touches upon his recent support of pro-Russian sentiments.
Date: February 4, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James Waegill to Alex Bradford - February 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from James Waegill to Alex Bradford - February 4, 1944]

Letter from James Waegill to Alex Bradford updating Alex on the events of his time in the American Field Service.
Date: February 4, 1944
Creator: Waegill, James
System: The Portal to Texas History